Who we are

If you are a parent or carer of a child at Sciennes Primary School you can join the Parent Council. We are governed by a constitution that defines voting members in the following three groups:

1. Office bearers are as follows:

Chair – Caroline McKellar (sciennesparentcouncil@gmail.com)
Vice-Chair – Leda Sharkey
Treasurer – Leeanne Boyle
Co-treasurer – TBC

2. Each year stage has a Year Rep to represent the views of parents and carers:

Primary 1 – Elinore McGivern
Primary 2 – Lena Lorenz
Primary 3 – Chigdem Arslan
Primary 4 – Franca MacLeod
Primary 5 – Christine Knox
Primary 6 – Gidona Henderson
Primary 7 – Shane Buckeridge

3. The final group of members are the conveners of Parent Council subgroups which focus on particular areas. (Parents and carers can get involved in Subgroups even if they choose not to attend Parent Council Meetings.) The conveners are:

Additional Support Needs (ASN) - Chigdem Arslan email & Rebecca Gerrard
Playground Group – Slim Gueddana
Clubs – Janine Ridley (sciennesclubs@gmail.com)
Communications – Grant Catto (sciennescomms@gmail.com)
Eco – Kirstin Unger
Events and Fundraising leads – Claire Carr and Rach Gregson (sciennesfundraiser@gmail.com)
- Fundraising Team:
  - Claire Carr
  - Rachel Gregson
  - Josie Pilcher
  - Leeanne Boyle
  - Kate Mitchelmore
  - Sarah Alexander
  - Josie Pilcher
  - Caroline McKellar
  - Leda Sharkey
  - Grant Catto
Fruit Group – Josie Pilcher
Health and Wellbeing – Carolyn Anstruther
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) – Leeanne Boyle
Sciennes Football Club – Gordon Stove (chairperson@sciennesfc.co.uk)

In addition, senior school staff attend the Parent Council as non-voting members:

Headteacher – Sharon McGhee
Depute Head – Lucy Gallagher
Depute Head – Carolyn Anstruther
Depute Head - John Armstrong
Business Manager – Steve Davies

The clerk to the Parent Council, Amanda Vardy, also attends to take minutes of meetings and has a non-voting role.

Parent Council subgroups

Sciennes Parent Council has a number of subgroups where many of our volunteers help with particular activities.

Our groups are led by conveners who are always happy to discuss their group's work and how you can volunteer to help.

Fundraising and Events Group

We hold fundraising events and activities throughout the school year. The money raised goes towards priorities identified by the school and parent community. Sciennes Parent Council listens to parents' views on what to fund, such as through surveys and class and parent reps.

Conveners: Claire Carr & Rachel Gregson

Clubs Group

This group organises all the after-school parent council clubs. Our website details the clubs available and their contact details.

Convener: Janine Ridley

Playground Group

This group is exploring opportunities for increased space at Sciennes School and improving facilities. It also covers the School Streets road closure scheme.

Convener: Slim Guedanna

Health and Wellbeing Group

This group has been focusing on emotional health, introducing the Mindfulness programme and developing a sensory room.

Convener: Position vacant

Communications Group

This group aims to enhance communication between our school, Parent Council and families, such as co-ordinating class reps.

Comms Coordinator: Grant Catto

Eco Group

The eco-group aims to involve the children in growing plants.

Convener: Kirstin Unger

Fruit Group

Sciennes has a long tradition of providing fresh fruit platters, prepared by parents, on Fridays to all classes.

Contact: Josie Pilcher